Soldiers Hill

This is a young community with a high proportion of children under 15, at 25.9%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15.1% of the population, which is far above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 12.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the main language for 87.6% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, the 5.7% figure is still well below the state average.

About 47.2% of the community report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.3%.

While 55.1% of residents finished Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 14.5%, which is far below the national figure. Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 44.4% having a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are very high here; typical weekly household earnings are $2,483, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 38.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 19.3% having a long-term health condition. Only 3% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 34.3% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are a little below the state average at 13%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community. Their unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, and 16.7% of households are one-parent families. On average, there are 2.6 people per home, which is slightly higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.1% of homes being detached. Most are large, with 89% having three or more bedrooms, though only 18.3% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as 73.3% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Almost no one works from home, at just 2.3%.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in similar areas, at 20.9%.

Jobs are strong, with 73.3% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of just 1.8%. Mining is the dominant industry, employing 34.1% of the workforce.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. While every home is within 15 minutes of a park, no homes are within walking distance of groceries or health services.